Key Facts
Disney has officially greenlit a fourth installment in the beloved Cheetah Girls franchise, titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. The film will begin production in South Africa and is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on July 8, 2026. Original stars Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon are returning as Galleria and Chanel, while Sabrina Bryan will make a special appearance as Dorinda. Kiely Williams will not reprise her role as Aqua.
New Generation of Cheetahs
The next generation includes Leah Sava Jeffries (known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians) as Faith, Galleria's daughter; Carmen Sanchez as Dior, Chanel's sister; newcomer Sophie Lennon as Brooklyn; and Kaileen Chang as Ruby. These four young girls will form the new Cheetah Girls group.
Plot Details
According to Disney, the story picks up when Galleria and Chanel, alongside Faith and her three friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. Along the way, the teen girls test their friendship, find their voice, and discover the true Cheetah spirit as they save the preserve and ultimately take the stage as the new Cheetah Girls.
Returning and New Cast
- Returning: Lynn Whitfield as Dorothea (Galleria's mom), Lori Alter as Juanita (Chanel's mom)
- New: Sophia Bush as Jennifré, Kamogelo Ramashala as Kendi
Production Team
Debra Martin Chase, executive producer of the original films, returns alongside Raven-Symoné. The film is directed by Billie Woodruff, with a screenplay by Kara Holden, Sarah Watson, and Debra Swisher. Choreography is by Kyle Hanagami.
Franchise History
Based on the novels by Deborah Gregory, The Cheetah Girls premiered on Disney Channel in 2003, starring Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Sabrina Bryan as four Manhattan teens forming a girl group. The 2006 sequel moved the action to Barcelona, Spain. The third film, Cheetah Girls: One World (2008), sent the trio (without Raven-Symoné) to India for a Bollywood adventure. The franchise also spawned best-selling soundtracks and albums.
FAQ
When is The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen releasing?
The movie is set to premiere on Disney+ on July 8, 2026.
Which original Cheetah Girls are returning?
Raven-Symoné (Galleria) and Adrienne Bailon (Chanel) return; Sabrina Bryan makes a special appearance as Dorinda. Kiely Williams will not appear.
Who are the new Cheetah Girls?
Leah Sava Jeffries plays Faith (Galleria's daughter), Carmen Sanchez plays Dior (Chanel's sister), Sophie Lennon plays Brooklyn, and Kaileen Chang plays Ruby.
What is the plot of the new movie?
Galleria and Chanel, along with Faith and her friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. They must save the preserve and form a new Cheetah Girls group.